For the first time in centuries, the world witnessed a plague, one more ferocious than the Egyptian plague, one weightier than HIV/AIDS on all fronts. The plague brought the world to its knees, it crippled businesses, and economies and set a new world narrative, even a new World order. As China after the Covid- 19 serious moments launched her interest to play on the world stage and has been respected not only for its numbers as regards population but more for its impact on the other part of the world.
China competed differently, with more mastery than advanced slavery by entering the African market, and joining Africa's speedy and massive development as regards infrastructure and military sustainability. With cheap labor, businesses migrate to China, which means largely more profits.
The aftermath of the Covid- 19 saw a special interest to change the way things have been done globally, and Nigeria a leader of a special pack was not left out, work became remote instead of the ancient office workspace.
Remote and flexible employment choices are projected to become more prevalent in Nigerian employment in the future. As technology and the internet advance, more companies are letting their staff members work from home or other remote places. Given the numerous advantages it provides for both employers and employees, this trend is certain to continue.
And if it continues, here are some of the benefits;
Benefits for Employers
1. Lower overhead cost: Working remotely reduces the requirement for an actual office location, which lowers overhead expenses. With lower overhead costs, there is an increased profit, and money saved in this regard can be used for company expansion.
2. Greater access to talent: Companies are no longer constrained to a certain geographic area and can access a greater pool of talent from all around the world. I recently saw an American Tech guru, posting a job with a specific geographical location in Nigeria, working remotely affords those selected locations for such a job without residing in America.
3. Productivity gains: Employees who work remotely frequently see gains in productivity due to fewer interruptions and a better work-life balance. According to Robin Barrett, "Work from Home while you Roam."
Focus on being productive instead of busy. - Tim Ferriss
Benefits for Employees
1. Flexibility: Employees who work remotely have more freedom over their work schedules and locations. This is because, with a scheduled work time, each employee is duty bound to submit a particular job at a particular time, as such, the employee, if fast enough to complete the job can take time to relax, and go on other personal errands.
2. Reduced commute: By eliminating the need for commutes to offices, remote workers can save time and money. In a state like Lagos where there is overpopulation, and there stands a chance for heavy traffics, the option of working from home takes away the stress and headache of commuting.
3. Better work-life balance: Remote workers are better able to strike a balance between their professional and personal lives. If an employee has a penchant for travel and tours, working remotely will afford such an employee to respect his duty and deliver as and when due to creating space for his/her hobbies.
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However, there are drawbacks to remote work, including barriers to collaboration and communication, a loss of face-to-face engagement, and a risk of social isolation. To guarantee that the advantages of remote work are realized while reducing the problems, it's critical for firms and employees to strike the correct balance between remote and in-person work.
In a bid to reduce unemployment among Nigerians, the youth populace should skip the idea of a white-collar job with guaranteed pay monthly to develop the economy by contributing to its growth in a more flexible way by choosing to think outside the box. Most of the saner climes people are flocking to are being sustained by private businesses that choose to think differently to create jobs thereby becoming entrepreneurs.
Yes, we can be different, and act differently, as our case is new, we must think-anew and act anew.
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